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| SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of Presentation
The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). As permitted under those rules, certain footnotes or other financial information that are normally required by U.S. GAAP can be condensed or omitted. These interim financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the Company’s annual financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary for a fair statement of the Company’s financial information. These interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2026, or any other interim period or for any other future year. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and the notes thereto for the period ended December 31, 2025.
Going Concern
As of June 30, 2026, the Company has sold three stores and is operating two Company owned stores which were operational on June 6, 2025 and November 4, 2025. Since its inception, the Company has experienced recurring losses and, as of June 30, 2026, reported an accumulated deficit of $109,267,588 and negative cash flows from operating activities for the six months then ended. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. During the next twelve months, the Company expects to fund its operations primarily through additional capital raising activities, including equity and debt financing and investments from existing and new investors. As the Company continues to commercialize its Smart Stores, it also expects to generate revenue from direct Smart Store sales and, over time, recurring SaaS and related service revenue. The Company expects its reliance on external financing to decrease as revenue from Smart Store sales and recurring services increases. However, the Company has not recognized Smart Store sales revenue during the six months ended June 30, 2026, and there can be no assurance that anticipated Smart Store sales, SaaS revenue, or additional financing will occur on the timing or in the amounts necessary to fund operations. If the Company cannot secure sufficient additional capital or generate sufficient revenue, it may be required to reduce or cease operations.
Reclassification
Certain prior-period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current-period presentation. During the preparation of the accompanying financial statements, the Company determined that certain non-cash fair value adjustments related to convertible notes accounted for under the fair value option had previously been presented within interest expense. These amounts have been reclassified to "Change in fair value of convertible debt" within other expense. The reclassification had no effect on total other expense, net loss, earnings (loss) per share, cash flows, total assets, total liabilities, or stockholders' equity.
Inventory
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value in accordance with ASC 330, Inventory. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") method and includes the purchase price of raw materials, freight, applicable taxes, and other costs incurred to bring inventory to its present location and condition.
The Company regularly evaluates inventory for excess quantities, obsolescence, slow-moving items, and changes in expected future demand. When inventory is determined to be obsolete, damaged, or its carrying value is no longer recoverable, the inventory is written down to its estimated net realizable value. Such write-downs establish a new cost basis for the affected inventory and are not subsequently reversed if market conditions improve. The following table illustrates inventory as of June 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025:
Inventory consists primarily of raw materials, purchased components, subassemblies, robotic units and convenience items for our Company owned stores. Work in process includes partially assembled robotic systems and artificial intelligence hardware integrated with proprietary software that are in various stages of completion.
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value in accordance with ASC 330, Inventory. The Company periodically evaluates inventory for excess quantities, obsolescence, and recoverability. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company determined that certain production inventory associated with a product design was no longer expected to be utilized in the manufacture of products for sale and had no alternative future use, as we made several process improvements to the design of the store. Accordingly, the Company recorded an inventory write-down of $232,134 to its estimated net realizable value, which was zero for the affected inventory. The resulting charge is included within cost of good sold in the accompanying condensed statements of operations..
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and footnotes thereto. Actual results could materially differ from these estimates. It is reasonably possible that changes in estimates will occur in the near term.
Significant estimates used in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements include recording of convertible notes, depreciation and amortization based on estimated useful lives of property and equipment and the fair value of shares issued for compensation.
Risks and Uncertainties
The Company has a limited operating history. The Company’s business and operations are sensitive to general business and economic conditions in the United States. A host of factors beyond the Company’s control could cause fluctuations in these conditions. Adverse conditions may include recession, downturn or otherwise, local competition or changes in consumer taste. These adverse conditions could affect the Company’s financial condition and the results of its operations.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) includes the cost of consumer products sold through the Company’s automated retail stores, the purchase price of inventory, inbound freight, packaging materials, and costs associated with product assembly or customization. COGS is recorded at the time revenue is recognized, which typically coincides with the transfer of control of goods to the customer.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company maintains its cash with a major financial institution located in the United States of America, which it believes to be credit worthy. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insures balances up to $250,000. At times, the Company may maintain balances in excess of the federally insured limits. As of June 30, 2026, the Company’s cash was $2,313,439 more than the $250,000 federally insured limit. At December 31, 2025, the Company’s cash was less than $250,000 and fully insured.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. As of June 30, 2026, the Company had $2,563,439 cash on hand and cash equivalents. At December 31, 2025, the Company had $89,634 of cash on hand and cash equivalents.
Intercompany Transactions
The Company engages in transactions with its subsidiaries and other related entities as part of its normal business operations. These transactions are conducted on terms and conditions that are similar to those with third parties and are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is recorded at cost and consists primarily of robotics systems, store structures, and related technology infrastructure. Expenditures for renewals and improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. When equipment is retired or sold, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the balance sheet accounts and the resultant gain or loss is reflected in income. As of June 30, 2026, the Company had $1,343,264 of property and equipment, net. The Company had $1,275,078 of property and equipment, net at December 31, 2025.
Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method, based on useful lives of the assets, which the Company estimates is 5-7 years. The Company’s property and equipment is comprised of machinery and equipment and leasehold improvements whose useful life is the lesser of the remaining lease term or estimated useful life.
The Company reviews the carrying value of property and equipment for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable from the estimated future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition. In cases where undiscounted expected future cash flows are less than the carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized as equal to an amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of assets. The factors considered by management in performing this assessment include current operating results, trends and prospects, the manner in which the property is used, and the effects of obsolescence, demand, competition, and other economic factors. The Company had impairment as of June 30, 2026.
The Company capitalizes the costs of constructing and preparing company-owned retail stores and display centers for their intended use. Capitalized costs include expenditures directly attributable to the acquisition, construction, and development of store locations, such as leasehold improvements, construction costs, architectural and design fees, furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Internal payroll and related costs that are directly associated with store development activities are also capitalized.
Once a store or display is placed into service, the assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which generally range from five to seven years for furniture, fixtures, and equipment, and over the shorter of the useful life or lease term for leasehold improvements. Routine maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred.
If indicators of impairment are present, the Company evaluates company-owned stores or display centers for recoverability by comparing the carrying amount of the store assets to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated. If the carrying value exceeds expected cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized equal to the amount by which the carrying value exceeds fair value.
As of June 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025, the net book value of capitalized company-owned store and display assets was $890,617 and $973,052 respectively, which is included in “Property and Equipment, net” on the consolidated balance sheets. There was $41,218 depreciation and amortization expense related to company-owned store assets/display centers for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and depreciation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2025. For the six months ended June 30, 2026 there was $82,435 in depreciation expense and depreciation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
For the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 depreciation and amortization expense was $73,559 and $12,723 respectively. Depreciation and amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2026, and 2025, was $142,322 and $27,952 respectively.
Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue is a liability on the Company’s balance sheet that represents payment for preorders of the Company’s stores and for store sale not yet in production. Deferred revenue is recognized as earned revenue on the income statement as the good or service is delivered to the customer. The balance at June 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025 was $1,500,000.
Customer Deposits
Customer deposits are recorded as a liability on the consolidated balance sheets, as the Company has not yet transferred control of the promised goods or services to the customer in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Upon satisfaction of the related performance obligations, these amounts will be recognized as revenue. Customer deposits are refundable until the underlying order is fulfilled. The balance at June 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025 was $162,000 and $203,645 respectively.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Fair value should be based on assumptions market participants would use when pricing an asset. U.S. GAAP provides a framework for measuring fair value. That framework provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Assets and liabilities that are required to be recorded at fair value on the balance sheet are categorized based on the inputs to valuation techniques as follows:
Refer to Note 10 for liabilities measured at fair value at June 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606 – Revenue from Contracts (“ASC 606”) using the 5 step process:
The Company’s primary sources of revenue are from the sale of Smart Stores and, once fully commercialized, recurring subscription fees for its SaaS platform and related maintenance and support services.
Smart Stores
Revenue from the sale of Smart Stores is recognized at a point in time, generally upon delivery when control of the Smart Store transfers to the customer. Smart Store arrangements typically require that the customer also enter into a SaaS subscription agreement, as the SaaS platform is essential to the full operation of the Smart Store.
SaaS Services
The Company’s SaaS platform provides customers with cloud-based inventory management, artificial intelligence–driven personalization, and autonomous operating functionality. The Company has concluded that SaaS services are a distinct performance obligation within the context of the contract and while the SaaS platform is necessary for operation, it is capable of being distinct and separately identifiable. Revenue from SaaS arrangements will be recognized ratably over the term of the subscription agreement, which is generally one year, as the services are provided. To date, however, the Company has not charged customers for SaaS services in connection with its initial Smart Store deployments. These services have been provided at no cost as part of the Company’s early-stage commercialization strategy, and accordingly, no revenue related to SaaS services has been recognized for the periods presented.
Maintenance and Support Services
Customers may elect to enter into maintenance and support agreements or alternatively request services from the Company on an ad hoc, pay-as-needed basis. Maintenance and support services, when provided under a contractual arrangement, are accounted for as a separate performance obligation and recognized ratably over the term of the contract. Similar to SaaS, the Company has not charged its initial store customers for maintenance services to date, and no revenue has been recognized for these services for the periods presented.
Licensing of Intellectual Property
At present, the Company does not license its intellectual property separately from Smart Store sales. Should the Company enter into licensing arrangements in the future, such arrangements will be evaluated to determine whether they provide a right to use or a right to access the Company’s intellectual property and revenue will be recognized accordingly.
The Company’s evaluation under ASC 606-10-25-19 through 25-22 determined that while the Smart Store and SaaS are each capable of being distinct, the SaaS platform is essential to the full operation of the Smart Store, as disclosed in the Smart Store revenue recognition policy. As noted above, the Company has not recognized revenue for SaaS or maintenance services for the periods presented because such services were provided free of charge. Revenue is recognized at a point in time or over time, depending on the nature of the performance obligation.
To date, the Company has not charged customers for SaaS or maintenance services in connection with its initial Smart Store deployments; accordingly, no revenue related to SaaS or maintenance services has been recognized. The Company expects to begin charging for such services in the future and will recognize revenue over the service period in accordance with ASC 606.
The Company entered into SaaS subscription agreements in connection with the opening of its North Hollywood, Glendale and Hollywood Smart Stores. Although SaaS is a distinct performance obligation under ASC 606, the Company elected to provide such services free of charge as part of its early commercialization strategy. Accordingly, while the contracts were identified and performance obligations allocated, the transaction price attributable to SaaS was zero, and SaaS revenue was recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 or 2025. Management expects that, in future periods, SaaS services will be billed and revenue recognized ratably over the contract term as the services are provided.
Consistent with ASC 606-10-25-19 through 22, we considered whether the customer can benefit from the good or service either on its own or together with other readily available resources; and the good or service is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract.
As each contract is distinct from each other and stand alone, the Company has determined that each is a separate performance obligation and not bundled together.
For product sales, revenue is typically recognized at the point in time when control is transferred, which generally occurs upon shipment or delivery, depending on the terms of the contract. For services or subscription-based contracts, revenue is recognized over time as the services are rendered.
The Company disaggregates revenue based on the nature of the goods or services, geographical region, and timing of revenue recognition, as presented below:
Organizational Costs
In accordance with FASB ASC 720, organizational costs, including accounting fees, legal fee, and costs of incorporation, are expensed as incurred.
Advertising
The Company expenses advertising costs as they are incurred. The Company incurred $184,428 and $263,375 in advertising expense for the three months ended June 30, 2026, and 2025, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 the Company incurred $825,369 and $404,363 respectively.
Research and Development
Research and development costs are charged to operations when incurred and are included in operating expenses. All research and development costs relate to developing our smart store technology. Costs incurred for the three months ended June 30, 2026, and 2025, were $182,603 and $131,016 respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, research and development costs were $271,318 and $432,371 respectively.
The Company met the criteria for capitalization of costs related to products to be sold at the beginning of the first quarter of 2025. The smart store is ready for commercial production which is supported by conclusive design approvals, market testing, and validated production processes. Subsequent costs incurred to set up production and the transition to a commercial production phase began resulting in capitalization of product costs, rather than expensing them as research and development. See our inventory accounting policy for further information.
Share-Based Compensation
The Company recognizes expense for its share-based compensation based on the fair value of the awards at the time they are granted. For the purposes of estimating share-based compensation expense for these awards, the Company estimates the fair value of common stock issued at or near the date of grant using a combination of an income approach and a market approach under Section 409A of the United States Internal Revenue Code. Share-based compensation is included in general and administrative expenses. Refer to Note 7 for more information.
Convertible Notes
The Company previously issued convertible promissory notes with an aggregate principal balance of $4,000,000. The Company elected to account for these notes under the fair value option in accordance with ASC 825, Financial Instruments, in order to simplify the accounting for embedded derivative features, including contingent call and put options, and to reflect the instruments at fair value in their entirety.
Changes in the fair value of the convertible notes were recognized in earnings.
The fair value of the notes was determined using a combination of valuation techniques, including a Black-Scholes option pricing model for embedded derivative features and market-based inputs such as interest rates. These measurements were classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy due to the use of significant unobservable inputs.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company repaid all outstanding amounts under the convertible notes. As a result, convertible note liability remained outstanding as of June 30, 2026. Any remaining effects of prior fair value adjustments and financing costs associated with the notes were recognized in the statement of operations upon repayment.
For the periods presented, the Company recognized changes in the fair value of the convertible notes, including amounts attributable to instrument-specific credit risk. The fair value of the convertible notes was subject to significant estimation uncertainty, and changes in key assumptions could have resulted in material fluctuations in the Company’s results of operations.
For more information, refer to Note 9 and Note 10.
Software Development Costs
The Company accounts for costs of computer software to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed in accordance with ASC 985-20, Costs of Software to Be Sold, Leased, or Marketed. Software development costs incurred prior to the establishment of technological feasibility are expensed as incurred. Once technological feasibility is established, costs incurred in the development of the product are capitalized until the product is available for general release to customers.
Capitalized software costs are amortized over the estimated economic life of the related product, which generally ranges from five to seven years, using the greater of (i) the ratio of current period revenues to the total of current and anticipated future revenues for the product or (ii) the straight-line method. The Company evaluates capitalized software costs for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.
As of June 30, 2026, capitalized software development costs totaled $95,277, which is incorporated in Property Plant and Equipment, net. There was $6,014 and $12,028 of amortization for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and amortization for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. There was $107,306 of capitalized software development costs at December 31, 2025.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”). ASU 2023-07 requires annual and interim disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), the disclosure and description of other segment items, the inclusion of all current annual disclosures about a reportable segment in interim periods, allows for disclosure of multiple measures of a reportable segment’s profit or loss, requires disclosure of the CODM’s title and position, and requires a description of how the CODM uses reported measures in assessing the performance of reportable segments and in making decisions pertaining to allocation of resources. ASU 2023-07 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company has adopted this standard. See Note 11 for further information.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”). ASU 2023-09 requires the annual disclosure of specific categories in the rate reconciliation and additional information for the reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold (if the effect of those reconciling items is equal to or greater than 5 percent of the amount computed by multiplying pretax income or loss by the applicable statutory income tax rate). ASU 2023-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted for annual financial statements that have not yet been issued or made available for issuance. The Company has adopted this standard.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, that requires disclosures of disaggregated information about certain prescribed expense categories within relevant income statement expense captions. This standard is effective for annual reporting of fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods in the following year, with early adoption permitted. This standard should be applied prospectively, with retrospective application permitted. In January 2025 the FASB issued ASU 2025-01, which revised the effective date to December 15, 2027. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on our disclosures.
In November 2024, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2024-04, Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20): Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt Instruments, which clarify the requirements related to accounting for the settlement of a debt as an induced conversion. ASU 2024-04 is intended to improve the relevance and consistency in application of the induced conversion guidance in Subtopic 470-20 for convertible debt instruments with cash conversion features and debt instruments that are not currently convertible. ASU 2024-04 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on our financial statements and disclosures. |
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